Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your vehicle title at the Kentucky DMV. We've simplified the entire process to save you time.
What You’ll Need to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Kentucky
- Original certificate of title signed by both the buyer and seller and notarized.
- Proof of Kentucky Insurance.
- Proof of Identification.
- Pay the fees and applicable taxes to their local County Clerk's office for transfer. (Older Titles, prior to 2000, may require a completed TC96-182 to complete the transfer process).
For out-of-state title transfers...
- Complete form TC96-3 Affidavit of Incomplete Transfer. (if the vehicle has not been transferred within 15 days).
- You will also need to return the Kentucky license plate to your Kentucky County Clerk's office.
What You’ll Need to Do to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Kentucky
- Visit any DMV office near you. Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
- You will need to pay the vehicle title fees, registration fees and any applicable sales tax.
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